Gluten-Free Vegan Pasta With Cauliflower & Caramelized Onions

This recipe is a special one for me to share because it’s one that has been in my family for quite some time. My grandma made this pasta a lot when my dad was growing up and my dad made this pasta many times when I was growing up! This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and there is an option for grain-free (using spiralized zucchini noodles).

This gluten-free vegan pasta is tossed with naturally sweet caramelized onions and fiber-rich cauliflower (with optional broccoli). By using gluten-free brown rice pasta or spiralized zucchini noodles, you’ll be creating a lighter, healthier pasta dish with all the flavor payoff of a more traditional Italian staple.

Gluten-Free Vegan Pasta With Cauliflower & Caramelized Onions

By Ashley Smaldino

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook time: 50 minutes

Total time: 1 hour and 20 minutes

Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

3 medium red onions, diced

2-3 tablespoons coconut oil

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets

1 head broccoli (optional)

3-4 zucchinis, spiralized (if using instead of gluten-free pasta)

16 oz package brown rice pasta or other gluten-free pasta

1/2 red onion, diced, for sautéing zucchini noodles

salt + pepper to taste

1 teaspoon chili flakes, or less (optional)

fresh parsley for serving (optional)

Directions

1. Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium high heat and add diced red onions.

Ashley Smaldino

Ashley is an Integrative Nutrition Certified Health Coach and yoga and meditation teacher. She hopes to inspire others through her own journey with chronic illness and to teach the importance of self-love and mindfulness for living the life of your wildest dreams. Follow Ashley on Instagram @ashleysmaldino and YouTube.